Revealed: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's special letter to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard is fond of Jose Mourinho

 

LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard has revealed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho sent him a message which now has a special place in his home.

 

The Blues attempted to sign Gerrard in 2015 when Reds captain issued a statement saying he wanted to leave despite winning the Champions League just a few months before.

But he had a change of heart and opted to remain at Anfield for the rest of his career.

 

Despite rejecting a move to Chelsea, Gerrard remains fond of Mourinho, describing him as a “gentleman”.

He said: “It was after a charity match that we held at Anfield. John Terry, who was kind enough to make his way down and do his bit for charity, handed me a letter.

“He said 'Open it. It's a bit of a surprise for you’.

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“When I got home I opened the letter and it was from this fella (Mourinho).

“It was a very touching message. The letter is now in a frame, in pride of place in my house, that's what it means to me - and it was a nice touch which shows what he gives to players off the pitch - even players who have been a rival and who have turned him down on two or three occasions! 

“He's still humble enough and a gentleman to take the time to write me a letter.”